Rapunzel raises an eyebrow. Well, you weren't in there to hear it. Trust me, she wasn't "willing" to say a thing. So I just kinda gave up. Maybe after the baby, we can get drunk and she and I can have a no filter conversation for once... She gives a shrug. Who knows... Eventually I'll find a friend who doesn't mind talking about this stuff. -.-

Howl chuckled a bit, and gently placed a hand on her shoulder. "Maybe you need to ease her into the conversation...once you get the momentum going, I'm certain she'll loosen up as she gets more comfortable with the conversation," he gave her an encouraging smile.

Rapunzel looks up at him. Maybe...I'll try that next time, then.. I guess I just assumed that-- I dunno... A small smile crossing her face before she looks down. Guess you're both enjoying giving me advice today. Though I think Ariel's wasn't intentional.... Her face pans up to his, giving him a warm expression as a light blush appears around her cheeks. I...-- Well...uh...-- Y-you think...that...question you asked earlier could be....repeated...? J-just for...my sake, anyway..?

The large grin still on his face, Howl stopped spinning Rapunzel, and gently lowered her back to her feet. He then reluctantly removed his arms from around her, and instead offered her the box with the ring.

Rapunzel continues to smile as well, hesitantly taking the ring out of the box, placing it on her left ring finger. She puts her hand a far away from her face, giving the ring a clear overview before her eyes beam as she stares back to Howl.

The corners of Howl's lips curled upwards into a smile as well, and he gently stroked his fingers through Rapunzel's hair before he gently pulled away from the kiss - though his arms remained wrapped around Rapunzel.

Slowly, a figure comes from amongst the shadows, grinning widely as his hands are set behind his back. He was extremely athletic build, and had a cleft chin. His hair was long and tied into a ponytail. He possessed icy blue eyes while wearing a red tunic and black tights, alongside boots. His voice was deep with a strong British accent and his cold, hungry smile came to his lips as he seemed to look passed Howl, and straight to Rapunzel. Well well, my blonde beauty. It's been some time, has it not?

Rapunzel stays behind Howl as he wrings her hands quickly and nervously. Her whole body becomes paler and paler the more the man speaks as her trembling continues.

You don't want to speak? How unformal to give the silent treatment to your child's father. He stopped at least 12 feet away from Howl, as he raises an eyebrow.